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  India rich in funds, poor in 'honest leaders' for rural upliftment: Nitin Gadkari

  India | January 18, 2026 8:17 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declared, "There is no dearth of money in this country. There is no shortage of funds. There is a need for political leaders to work honestly for villages, the poor and farmers."

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  NHAI sets 2 Guinness Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway: What makes it significant

  January 09, 2026 16:01 IST

  The construction of the road marks a significant achievement, as India is the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen from agricultural waste.

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  Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran day before his assassination: 'I was shocked'

  India | December 25, 2025 10:07 IST

  Gadkari said he went to Tehran in July last year to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Polling for the 227 corporator-seats in India's biggest and richest civic body will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, and votes will be counted the next day. The filing of nomination papers began on December 23 as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.

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  Delhi to Dehradun in just 2 hours: Gadkari shares update on opening of Delhi–Dehradun Expressway

  Business | December 17, 2025 18:25 IST

  The expressway is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours and has been built at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore.

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  Zero wait at toll plazas: Govt to roll out AI-based digital collection technology across India

  India | December 17, 2025 16:38 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that these technologies will eliminate wait time at toll plazas for commuters.

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  Gadkari addresses incomplete Mumbai-Pune highway project with clarity, sets completion timeline

  India | December 05, 2025 20:13 IST

  Gadkari clarified that the highway project started in 2009, prior to his tenure beginning in 2014. The responsibility initially lay with the State Public Works Department at that time, which commenced the work.

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  No more barriers at toll plazas, electronic toll system to enhance user experience: Details here

  Business | December 05, 2025 18:02 IST

  Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the almost 4,500 highway projects worth approximately Rs 10 lakh crore are currently underway in the country.

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  Nitin Gadkari jokes bureaucrats love files more than their wives, urges quick decisions | Video

  India | November 09, 2025 14:49 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari humorously recalled an incident during which he asked a senior official why he loved files more than his wife, illustrating how this attachment to files leads to unnecessary delays.

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  Funds are not the problem, it's the lack of execution, says Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur | Video

  Maharashtra | November 01, 2025 23:46 IST

  Gadkari appealed to local industries and entrepreneurs to concentrate on job creation in the Vidarbha region over the next five years. Outlining an ambitious vision, he proposed generating 5 lakh new employment opportunities.

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  When will EV prices match petrol cars? Nitin Gadkari reveals the timeline

  Auto | October 07, 2025 13:11 IST

  Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that India imports Rs 22 lakh crore worth of fuel annually. He also noted that the country's auto industry is currently positioned right behind the US and China.

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  Nitin Gadkari and Devendra Fadnavis Participate in RSS Centenary Event Wearing RSS Uniforms

  News | October 02, 2025 12:42 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary celebrations held in Nagpur. Both leaders participated in the event dressed in the traditional RSS uniform, showing their solidarity and respect for the organization

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  Speed News: EC Plans SIR Rollout, Directs State Officers to Be Ready by Sept 30

  Originals | September 21, 2025 18:47 IST

  The Election Commission planned the SIR rollout and directed state officers to be ready by September 30. Tremors were felt in Meghalaya after a 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake struck Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  God's biggest blessing for me as Brahmin was not getting reservation: Nitin Gadkari | Video

  Maharashtra | September 21, 2025 12:39 IST

  Gadkari compared the Maratha community’s prominence in Maharashtra to the influence of Brahmins in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, noting that while Marathas dominate socially and politically in his home state, Brahmins enjoy a similar position of power in those regions.

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  Gadkari hits back at critics amid E20 petrol backlash: 'My brain worth Rs 200 crore'

  India | September 14, 2025 16:10 IST

  Congress has levelled conflict of interest allegations against Gadkari and claimed the union minister's sons have benefited from the government policy on ethanol, while he is 'aggressively lobbying' for ethanol production.

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  'Paid campaign against me': Gadkari blames 'petrol lobby' over backlash against E20 petrol

  Business | September 11, 2025 17:10 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's remarks came days after the Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended (E20) petrol.

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  Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside

  Business | September 03, 2025 17:39 IST

  These hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already started making hydrogen-powered trucks.

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  'Best at fooling people, best as a leader': Nitin Gadkari’s remark triggers political debate | Video

  Maharashtra | September 01, 2025 0:07 IST

  Gadkari’s statement on leaders deceiving the public prompted debate, but he positioned it more as a commentary on the nature of politics than as his own guiding principle. His simultaneous stress on truth and integrity highlighted the inherent tension between the practical demands of politics.

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  What is Tiger Corridor? Here's all you need to know about Rs 5,500 crore project

  Business | August 25, 2025 16:39 IST

  In general terms, a tiger corridor refers to a natural habitat connecting two or more larger tiger habitats, facilitating the safe movement of tigers between them.

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  Annual FASTag goes live: Dedicated activation link, how to recharge and all other important details

  August 15, 2025 13:16 IST

  According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the annual pass will allow seamless travel across National Highways without the need for repeated recharging of FASTag cards for toll payments.